Leatherhead FC are an English grassroots football club, playing six divisions below the Premier League. The support of their fans is heartening. But it’s going to take more than that to raise their game. It’s time to think outside of the box.

The club face the season with one of the lowest budgets in the division, a team of almost entirely new players, and a manager doubling up in goal. Could artificial intelligence analysis provided by IBM’s Watson technology be their salvation?

After a dismal start, there’s a glimmer of hope as the management look to the artificial intelligence powered tool, designed to help them raise their game. Meanwhile, striker, Travis Gregory, shows major promise. But his home life may be holding him back.

Things seem to be looking up for the team nicknamed “The Tanners” when Leatherhead finally gets a new goalkeeper. However the results have been mixed, and pressure is mounting. Nikki and Martin encourage the team to use Watson to their advantage. Will the players heed their advice?

The team are working together after following Watson’s observations, and rising up the table to the delight of their proud fans. Meanwhile, Travis has been receiving interest from other clubs and makes a big decision, while Joe Pavitt, the man behind the AI, is introduced to the squad.

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Leatherhead FC are an English grassroots football club, playing six divisions below the Premier League. The support of their fans is heartening. But it’s going to take more than that to raise their game. It’s time to think outside of the box.

Episode 1

The club face the season with one of the lowest budgets in the division, a team of almost entirely new players, and a manager doubling up in goal. Could artificial intelligence analysis provided by IBM’s Watson technology be their salvation?

Episode 2

After a dismal start, there’s a glimmer of hope as the management look to the artificial intelligence powered tool, designed to help them raise their game. Meanwhile, striker, Travis Gregory, shows major promise. But his home life may be holding him back.

Episode 3

Things seem to be looking up for the team nicknamed “The Tanners” when Leatherhead finally gets a new goalkeeper. However the results have been mixed, and pressure is mounting. Nikki and Martin encourage the team to use Watson to their advantage. Will the players heed their advice?

Episode 4

The team are working together after following Watson’s observations, and rising up the table to the delight of their proud fans. Meanwhile, Travis has been receiving interest from other clubs and makes a big decision, while Joe Pavitt, the man behind the AI, is introduced to the squad.

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